Download Variegated Broadleaf Thyme

Variegated Broadleaf Thyme
Thymus pulegioides 'Foxley'
Plant Height: 6 inches
Flower Height: 12 inches
Spread: 18 inches
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Hardiness Zone: 4a
Other Names: Lemon Thyme, Greater Wild Thyme
Description:
A highly desirable and popular groundcover, forming a dense low mat
with spikes of lilac-white flowers throughout summer, beautiful fragrant
variegated foliage that is larger and more broadleaf; needs a dry and
sunny location, can take light foot traffic
Thymus pulegioides 'Foxley' foliage
Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder
Ornamental Features:
Variegated Broadleaf Thyme is smothered in stunning spikes of lilac purple flowers with white overtones
rising above the foliage from early to mid summer, which emerge from distinctive burgundy flower buds.
It's attractive fragrant round leaves remain green in color with showy creamy white variegation throughout
the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Landscape Attributes:
Variegated Broadleaf Thyme is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of
growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to
full effect.
This perennial will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring
before it resumes active growth for the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually
leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that
may warrant special consideration;
- Spreading
Variegated Broadleaf Thyme is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Groundcover
- General Garden Use
- Border Edging
- Herb Gardens
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
Plant Characteristics:
Variegated Broadleaf Thyme will grow to be only 6 inches tall at maturity extending to 12 inches tall with
the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It
grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.
This perennial should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers to grow in average to dry locations, and
dislikes excessive moisture. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a
low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of
urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider covering it with a thick layer of
mulch in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder zones. This plant can be propagated by
division.
This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
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Our Growing Place Choice plants are chosen because they are strong performers year after year, staying
attractive with less maintenance when planted in the right place.